The Picture of Dorian Gray Quiz

What is the main theme discussed in the preface of the book?

• The significance of family

• The importance of wealth

• The morality of art

• The power of love

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the artist that painted Dorian Gray's portrait?

• Basil Hallward

• Lord Henry Wotton

• Dorian Gray

• Lady Agatha

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Lord Henry Wotton believe about influence?

• It is a sign of weakness

• It is necessary for growth

• It is immoral

• It is always positive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Dorian Gray wish for regarding his portrait?

• That it would be destroyed

• That it would grow old instead of him

• That it would be given to Lord Henry

• That it would be exhibited in the Grosvenor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is Lord Henry's view on youth?

• It is a time for learning

• It is overrated

• It is the only thing worth having

• It is a time for responsibility

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Basil Hallward fear about exhibiting Dorian's portrait?

• It will be criticized by the Academy

• It will be stolen

• It reveals too much of his own soul

• It will not be appreciated

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Lord Henry suggest is the only way to get rid of a temptation?

• To confront it

• To resist it

• To yield to it

• To ignore it

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Basil Hallward consider Dorian Gray to be in terms of his art?

• A rival

• A new medium

• A mere model

• A distraction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does Lord Henry believe about beauty?

• It is superficial

• It is fleeting

• It is a form of genius

• It is overrated

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Dorian Gray do when he first sees his completed portrait?

• He laughs

• He cries

• He is silent

• He leaves the room